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Protect your hands from hot pot handles with this slip-on handle mitt. From Lodge, maker of rugged cast-iron cookware, the mitt features heavy-duty Pyrotex fabric on the exterior, along with a scorch-proof coating. Inside, a thick terry lining feels comfortable against the skin, and thick cotton batting between the two layers adds further heat and steam protection. Heat-resistant up to 450 degrees F, the Max Temp mitt fits over stainless or cast-iron handles, indoors or at the barbecue, and comes in basic black to match any décor. --Ann Bieri
Product Description
"MaxTemp" Hot Handle Mitt is made of heavy-duty Pyrotex, which resists scorching and burning to 450 degrees. Ideal as an all purpose handle mitt where safety is important. Also suitable for using outdoors when cooking on the BBQ. The Max Temp features heavy cotton batting and a steam barrier for ultimate heat protection. The thick terry lining protects from heat without sticking to the handle. It comes single-packed, not a pair.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
162 of 167 people found the following review helpful
By N
Amazon Verified Purchase
This mitt is good at insulating handles from heat... one can hold the skillet comfortably without feeling the heat. I don't think this thing can resist as high temperatures as stated on the product description because mine has already scorched at the edge where it comes in contact with the pan and as a result the fabric is fraying badly. I have never left the mitt in place while cooking, I have only used it to move the pan from the stove to the sink or to lift the pan to serve meals from it so I guess that the black fabric covering the outside of the mitt is not very heat-resistant.
113 of 125 people found the following review helpful
I got this and the Lodge 2 Piece Hot Handle Holder Set at the same time, and this product is a lot better. It's more substantial, thicker, and because it's thicker (although the same size) it fits the handle more snugly, therefore less slipping around.
It does tend to get warm if you leave the holder on the handle while cooking. I don't think that it will ever get hot enough to burn you, though. You should, at worst, feel a little discomfort, and you can just let go before it gets anywhere close to the burning point. I like to leave it on the iron skillets because it's so easy to just grip the iron handle without thinking about it. I didn't notice any searing of the material of this Mitt.
The problem is that if the holder gets wet, it becomes useless as a heat-resister. It doesn't happen often, but all it takes is a drop of water to burn you.
I would recommend the silicone based holders, like HotHandle™ Silicone Cookware Handle Holder that I also got at the same time that I got the Lodge mitt. And no, I'm not a sales rep for them. Even if they get wet, the water doesn't penetrate through the mitt, so you're safe. Actually, I wouldn't recommend this one - It's sold by Target, not Amazon, and it's a little bit too long for most Lodge handles.
It does tend to get warm if you leave the holder on the handle while cooking. I don't think that it will ever get hot enough to burn you, though. You should, at worst, feel a little discomfort, and you can just let go before it gets anywhere close to the burning point. I like to leave it on the iron skillets because it's so easy to just grip the iron handle without thinking about it. I didn't notice any searing of the material of this Mitt.
The problem is that if the holder gets wet, it becomes useless as a heat-resister. It doesn't happen often, but all it takes is a drop of water to burn you.
I would recommend the silicone based holders, like HotHandle™ Silicone Cookware Handle Holder that I also got at the same time that I got the Lodge mitt. And no, I'm not a sales rep for them. Even if they get wet, the water doesn't penetrate through the mitt, so you're safe. Actually, I wouldn't recommend this one - It's sold by Target, not Amazon, and it's a little bit too long for most Lodge handles.
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By K. Hasard
I really didn't know what to expect when I bought this product, but when I got it I liked it a lot. I can see where it might burn if left pushed all the way on the handle, but I just simply slide it back towards the end of the handle, leave it there, and when I need to move or lift the pan, just slide it back down all the way on. It works like a good quality pot holder, and is a bit non-skid so it tends to grip pretty good. It fits in the hand well, and works as designed. Convenient to use with cast iron since the heat travels up the handles well, and you always need a pot holder or rag to keep from burning your hands. This is a well made product that works as intended. I'm glad I bought it.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By NNYC
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this product to use along with my new Lodge cast-iron skillet. During the last three weeks, I've used the mitt on exactly six occasions. Because the mitt heats up if left on the handle of the skillet, I've been careful to remove it after each use. Yet the mitt is already falling apart--there are numerous cracks in the fabric and the stuffing has become exposed, despite extremely light usage.
I do not recommend this product.
I do not recommend this product.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Paula S.
I received this as a Christmas gift (along with a cast iron skillet and lid). The mitt lasted less than a month- it scorched, cracked, and then frayed, even though it was never used at a higher temperature than listed. I have since replaced it with a silicon version I bought at Bed Bath & Beyond and it works much better.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Nesnayu
Fits perfectly over my cast iron skillet handles, and I can keep it on even while cooking. One word of caution, however, this thing is worthless when wet. If it gets wet it will conduct heat and burn you. (But, really, this is just a matter of physics and any cloth-based mitt will behave the same way).
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By dumptruck
the fine people of lodge make the best cast iron products on the market, hands down. unfortunately, i cannot say the same with their mitts. i was careful to keep it away from the heat and flames, but it still couldn't take the heat. it has fallen apart in no time at all. bummer.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Indraneel
Amazon Verified Purchase
Item is great at a great price, cannot feel the heat even at 450F. It is thick and sligtly loose so one has to grip it with extra force to prevent heavy skillets from slipping.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
now no potholder
far better than using a pot holder -we have ALOT of cast iron skillets so it will be used alot
Published 2 days ago by C.A.Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works. No burns on the hand!
Not much to say besides it fits my cast iron pan handle. Doesn't burn my hand! Anything else to say?
Published 2 days ago by Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works.
What else do you need to know. The pan is not, my hand is not. Case closed. Not sure what else needs to be said. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Michael Oliver
3.0 out of 5 stars
Scorched; need both handle mitt & oven mitt
My Lodge handle mitt is only lightly used and got scorched pretty quickly. I find that both the handle mitt and an oven mitt are needed together to keep out the heat well, so I'm... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Sharon Cohen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not great, but recommended
For starters, I'd recommend this over the silicone ones I've seen around, at least for a skillet with a relatively shorter handle (ie my Lodge 10.25"). Read more
Published 6 days ago by M. Price
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than a hot pad!!
Works great to pick up this very heavy Lodge 12" cast iron fry pan and lid!! Tried a regular hot pad first, not so good!!
Published 6 days ago by Douglas L Sedlow Sr
2.0 out of 5 stars
Too wide & long
I bought a Lodge cast iron skillet and this to go along with it. Simply put it's too big for the handle. Read more
Published 7 days ago by D. Howard
2.0 out of 5 stars
Do not leave this on your Lodge
This mitt is great, as long as you don't leave it on your lodge cast iron skillet. It will burn if you leave it on too long. Read more
Published 10 days ago by OnFuego
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK, but should be better.
I love Lodge -- it's great to see an American company can produce some of the highest quality products in their category, and they don't cost a fortune. Read more
Published 11 days ago by N. Merriam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Its a handle cover
it covers the handle. done. wait not done -- says I need more words
it covers the handle well, and I didn't burn my hand when I picked up the pan
it covers the handle well, and I didn't burn my hand when I picked up the pan
Published 12 days ago by Eric Hull
